Harry Lawtey
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  • Born:
    • Birthday: 1996-10-26
    • Born Place: Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, UK

Harry Lawtey

Harry Lawtey is a British actor born on October 26, 1996, in Oxford, England. At the age of four, he relocated with his family to Cyprus, where he spent his formative years. His early exposure to theatre came from a touring production of Oliver! in a local amphitheatre, which ignited his passion for acting. Lawtey honed his craft at the Sylvia Young Theatre School in London, later graduating from the Drama Centre London in 2018. He began his professional career with guest roles in television series such as Wizards vs Aliens and Casualty. His breakout role came in 2020 when he was cast as Robert Spearing in the HBO/BBC drama Industry, a series that delves into the high-stakes world of international finance. Lawtey’s portrayal of Robert, a young graduate navigating the cutthroat environment of investment banking, garnered critical acclaim and significantly raised his profile. In addition to his television work, he has appeared in films like The Pale Blue Eye (2022), Joker: Folie à Deux (2024), and the biographical drama Mr. Burton (2025), where he portrays the young Richard Burton. Beyond his acting career, Lawtey is known for his grounded demeanor and preference for privacy, despite the growing attention surrounding his work. He continues to be a rising star in the entertainment industry, with a promising future ahead.

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